Billy Joe Haddox of Caldwell, Texas, formerly of Chesterton passed away on Nov. 12, 2010 at Burleson St. Joseph’s Hospital in Caldwell. He was 81.

He was born July 30, 1929 to Parrish Haddox and Lola Rhodes Haddox in Caldwell. On Oct. 6, 1950, he married Doris Collins. They were married for almost 59 years before Doris passed away in 2009. Billy Joe was a 50 year member of Warren Masonic Lodge #56, a member of the York Rite, Scottish Rite, and the Orak Shriners. He was also a 50-year retired member of Ironworkers Local #395.

He is survived by sons Billy P. Haddox (wife Sue) of Caldwell, Robin Haddox of Portage, Randy Haddox; daughter Sheila Thompson; grandchildren Mary Beth and Brian McCarthy, Billy Joe and Joelle Haddox, Parrish, Lauren, Sara, Jacob, Megan, Matthew, and Scott Haddox, Abby and Andrew Thompson; and great grandson James Parrish McCarthy.

Billy Joe was preceded in death by his wife Doris, his parents, brothers Jennings and Sammy Haddox, and sisters Eunice Robbins and Ethel Teague.

Funeral services are set for Wednesday, Nov. 17 at 11 a.m. at the Strickland Funeral Home Chapel in Caldwell, Texas. Interment will follow at Masonic Cemetery under the care and direction of Strickland Funeral Home of Caldwell. A visitation is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 16 from 2 to 8 p.m., at Strickland Funeral Home in Caldwell. For more information, call (979) 567-1900.